Legendary Indian actor Soumitra Chatterjee (85), who starred in over 300 movies, six decade long career in Bengali language films and famous for his work with Oscar-winning director Satyajit Ray has died from Covid complications.Although he tested negative after he was admitted to hospital in Kolkata city on 6th October, his condition deteriorated and was…
A soap style drama resurrected with more than a touch of class. Review of Jane Clegg now available on The Finborough Theatre ( Earls Court) – described as Probably the most influential fringe theatre in the world by Time Out. WEBSITE VIEWING DETAILS. Review by Penny Nair Price Viewers can watch Jane Clegg from the…
This week marks William Shakespeare’s birthday on April 23, and one month since the UK ent4red into lockdown to help to fight the spread of the coronavirus William Shakespeare, one of England’s greatest poets and dramatists, was born in 1564, who wrote some of his most well known plays like King Lear, during a outbreak…
“NOT QUITE JERUSALEM” BY PAUL KEMBER – AN AWARD WINNING WRITER – review by Penny Nair Price. 3rdto Sat 28 March. Tues Weds Thurs and Fris – 7.30 Sat 3pm and 7.30 Sat 3.30 only. Monday – closed – theatre only. The bar on ground floor is open as usual. At The Finborough Theatre…
Pretty Woman the Musical opened at the Piccadilly Theatre in London Valentines day 14th February 2020. Based on the 1990 mega box buster film of the same name starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, the stage adaptation of the romantic comedy which received its Broadway premiere last year. Pretty Woman the Musical features original music…
A play which makes most peoples’ complex lives by comparison seem somehow happily mundane! On McQuillan’s Hill by Joseph Crilly The English premiere at The Finborough Theatre, Kensington. This production supports CALM – The Campaign Against Living Miserably. 4 Feb – 29 Feb inclusive. No shows on Mondays. Tues to Sat 7.30. Sat and Sun…
“THREADS” – MONOLOGUES BY JEAN COCTEAU – A CHANCE TO GET FAMILIAR WITH A VERY UNUSUAL GROUND FLOOR VENUE IN VAUXHALL PLEASURE GARDENS LONDON. Who would imagine when going to a park area that they would find a formerly abandoned huge now restored Victorian public house, tenderly refurbished with vast character, complete with two resident…
“Homeless Ashes” – a delight of a drama on the silver screen concerning one man’s socially interactive struggle with domestic disputes and life on the street.§ Marc Zammit was not only behind the fundraising and directing of this film, he is also the enchanting star player in this gripping drama. One might think that a…
18-29 September 2019 www.raindance.org/festival The Raindance Film Festival returns to London 18-29 September for its 27th edition. Against a backdrop of divisive politics and global turmoil, Raindance uses the medium of cinema to amplify the voice of indie filmmakers with compelling stories to tell. Whether it’s honest narratives from trans people, exposing environmental crimes,…
PLAYREADING OF “SEPTEMBER TIDE” Chapel Playouse (with bar) 308 Grays Inn Road WC1X 8 DP – see end of article for future events there and elsewhere in London! The Chapel Playhouse, near Kings Cross is a nice modern cosy clean venue for the kind of event I attended as reviewed below. It has its own…